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Cougar Town
Common Sense Media says
Adult-oriented sex comedy with a terrible title.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that sex plays in important role in the first season of the show's plot, (implied sex acts, women in lingerie, etc.), but becomes less prominent in later episodes. No sensitive body parts are shown, only some skin (arms, legs, stomachs, male chests) and lingerie. There's also some mild language (mostly of the "damn," "hell," and "whore" variety) and comical violence. Adult characters tend to do a lot of social drinking, too, frequently swilling wine and beer.
What's the story?
COUGAR TOWN is a comedy series featuring Courteney Cox as Jules Cobb, a recent middle-aged divorcee who spends her time running her real-estate business, raising her teenage son Travis (Dan Byrd), and re-entering the world of dating. The attractive and successful Cobb finds herself dating men half her age before striking up an eventual romance with divorced neighbor Grayson (Josh Hopkins). Things always seem to get a little crazy, especially when Travis' immature dad (Brian Van Holt)adds to the fray. But with the help of friends like Laurie (Busy Phillips), Ellie (Christa Miller), and her husband Andy (played by Ian Gomez), Jules works hard to build an independent life that fulfills her own needs.
Is it any good?
Cougar Town has strayed a long way from its initial premise, in which Cox cheerfully acted out the wince-worthy "cougar" stereotype by chugging martinis, picking up recent college grads and blathering on about her "coochie cooch." And that’s a relief for those who were willing to cut Cox a break because they loved her in Friends -- because now they don’t have to work so hard to defend her latest project. It’s actually funny, and it gives its talented ensemble much better material. In fact, the best part about the revamped Cougar Town is that it really has nothing to do with its original title (a title so bad that network execs even toyed with the idea of changing it).
Now, it’s less about who Jules is sleeping with -- or how old they are -- and more about the group dynamic between Jules and her friends (Christa Miller, Ian Gomez, and Busy Phillips), which makes more room for hilarious plots involving The Usual Suspects, Enrique Iglesias, and a neti pot. Maybe you ruled this one out before, but it’s definitely worth a second look.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the show's take on gender roles when it comes to sex and relationships. Is society more accepting of an older man pairing with a younger woman than it is of an older woman choosing a younger man? If so, why?
What's your take on the main character? What are her strengths and weaknesses professionally and personally? How does she compare to her son as a role model?
What's the show's take on casual sex? Do characters ever suffer any consequences? What might happen in real life?
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Fantastic show! 5/5
I absolutely love this show. I can see it going very far. At the least, i can see it for, maybe, a 5th season...?
Love the she very much. =-)
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ok
well im a guy and i think this show is cute just not very funny
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Do not recommend for kids, teens, or any age for that matter.
I have read the synopsis of a couple episodes, and... Where do I start?! The name, perhaps should be a dead giveaway to it's content. In case you're not aware of it's meaning, a "Cougar" is an older woman seeking a younger man. This isn't generally accepted the other way around (but that's a different story), and that's just the tip of the iceberg. According to this article, the one on Wikipedia, and of course just the advertisements, I've decided this show is definitely not for kids.
"The main character has casual sex with younger men; her male neighbor across the street does the same with younger women...implied sex acts, including oral sex and masturbation. Lots of discussion about sex."
OR the description of Episode 12 from Season 1:
"Jules freaks out when things heat up with her boyfriend, Jeff. Meanwhile, Laurie seeks diversion sex with an unsuspecting friend and Andy spills the beans about his big secret. "
If I had children I'd REALLY rather not expose them (or myself, for that matter) to such lewd, idiotically frivolous garbage that's being passed off as television. The focus is on sex, and getting more of it, simply at an older age.
According to one blog, "It's clichéd, it's lame, it's undignified. It smacks of predatory desperation."
I'm disgusted, and refuse to watch it.
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Alright for older teens
The show stinks. It's all about women and there sex lifes. My mom likes it. It must be a women's show.
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crude humor
its a good show starring courtney cox known for friends,Scream,Scream 2,Scream 3,Scream 4 nothings bad in this movie just crude humor and langauge like what the he** or son of a b!***
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Just enjoy it for crying out loud
I love love love this show. If you don't like your kids watching it then don't let them. Send them to go read or do homework or be productive and you as an adult sit down for 30 mins of hilarious fun.
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Not for kids
Okay, I've never really seen a whole show before. But the bits and pieces I've seen have the issues listed above.
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Not for the kids.
Clearly something that I watch after the kids are asleep Definitely a ridiculous show.
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October 2, 2009
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Comprehensive age 12+ under if enlightened
Courtney, you are going fabulous sense "Masters of the Universe", yes I follow, and a natural for this mid age character trying to relive 20s.
You guys are looking great in writing and directing, keep the laughs coming, thanks
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| TV rating: | TV-14 |
| Network: | ABC |
| Cast: | Busy Philipps, Courteney Cox, Dan Byrd |
| Genre: | Comedy |
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